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I recently received a prescription for high myopia (-8.,50D, -0.75 cyl previouse one was just -6.75 from 5 years ago ). I felt like the first ophthalmologist was in a rush, so I decided to get a second opinion. Both doctors prescribed the same sphere and cylinder, but the axis for my left eye differed: the first one was 170° and the second was 160°.

I chose to go with the 160° prescription, and I’ve been wearing these glasses for two days now. I’m feeling eye strain on left eye and a sensation that my right eye is more dominand, which is making me doubt my decision.

Is a 10° difference in axis significant for such a high prescription? Should I be able to notice a clear difference in visual clarity between these two axes? Also, could wearing glasses with an incorrect axis cause any permanent eye damage? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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I recently received a prescription for high myopia (-8.5D, -0.75 cyl previouse one was just -6.75D from 5 years ago). I felt like the first ophthalmologist was in a rush, so I decided to get a second opinion. Both doctors prescribed the same sphere and cylinder, but the axis for my left eye differed: the first one was 170° and the second was 160°.

I chose to go with the 160° prescription, and I’ve been wearing these glasses for two days now. I’m feeling eye strain on left eye and a sensation that my right eye is more dominant.

Is a 10° difference in axis significant for such a prescription? Should I be able to notice a clear difference in visual clarity? Also, could wearing glasses with an incorrect axis cause any permanent eye damage? Any advice would be greatly appreciated

I recently a prescription for high myopia (-8.5D, -0.75 cyl previouse one was just -6.75D from 5 years ago). I felt like the first ophthalmologist was in a rush, so I decided to get a second opinion. Both doctors prescribed the same sphere and cylinder, but the axis for my left eye differed: the first one was 170° and the second was 160°.

I chose to go with the 160° prescription, and I’ve been wearing these glasses for two days now. I’m feeling eye strain on left eye and a sensation that my right eye is more dominant.

Is a 10° difference in axis significant for such a prescription? Should I be able to notice a clear difference in visual clarity? Also, could wearing glasses with an incorrect axis cause any permanent eye damage? Any advice would be greatly appreciated

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I recently received a prescription for high myopia (-8.75D, -0.75 cyl previouse one was just -6.75D from 5 years ago). I felt like the first ophthalmologist was in a rush, so I decided to get a second opinion. Both doctors prescribed the same sphere and cylinder, but the axis for my left eye differed: the first one was 170° and the second was 160°.

I chose to go with the 160° prescription, and I’ve been wearing these glasses for two days now. I’m feeling eye strain on left eye and a sensation that my right eye is more dominant.

Is a 10° difference in axis significant for such a prescription? Should I be able to notice a clear difference in visual clarity? Also, could wearing glasses with an incorrect axis cause any permanent eye damage? Any advice would be greatly appreciated

I recently received a prescription for high myopia (-8.5D, -0.75 cyl previouse one was just -6.75D from 5 years ago). I felt like the first ophthalmologist was in a rush, so I decided to get a second opinion. Both doctors prescribed the same sphere and cylinder, but the axis for my left eye differed: the first one was 170° and the second was 160°.

I chose to go with the 160° prescription, and I’ve been wearing these glasses for two days now. I’m feeling eye strain on left eye and a sensation that my right eye is more dominant.

Is a 10° difference in axis significant for such a prescription? Should I be able to notice a clear difference in visual clarity? Also, could wearing glasses with an incorrect axis cause any permanent eye damage? Any advice would be greatly appreciated